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The Amstel Gold Race 2026 delivered a finish that felt eerily familiar. One year after their dramatic showdown, Remco Evenepoel and Mattias Skjelmose found themselves side by side once again on the roads of Limburg — same tension, same stakes, and a sense of déjà vu hanging over the finale. In this episode, we break down how the race unfolded from the early moves to the decisive moments on the Cau...

The Ardennes are back—and so is the chaos. The Amstel Gold Race returns in 2026 with one of the most unpredictable editions in recent years, and already the storyline is taking shape before a wheel has even turned. Remco Evenepoel headlines the race, returning to Limburg with a clear mission: revenge. After a frustrating outing last year where everything that could go wrong seemingly did, Evenepoe...

This week on the Weekly Racing Review, we break down one of the most chaotic and action-packed stretches of the cycling calendar so far. Teen sensation Paul Seixas delivers a breakthrough performance at the Tour of the Basque Country, dominating the race with a statement victory that has the entire peloton talking about a new generational talent. At the cobbled Monument of Paris–Roubaix, chaos rei...

The 2026 Paris-Roubaix delivered chaos, drama, and pure cycling theatre. In this episode, we break down an unforgettable edition of the Hell of the North, where Tadej Pogačar and Wout van Aert went head-to-head in a brutal battle across the cobbles, pushing each other to the absolute limit. But just as the race was reaching its boiling point, Mathieu van der Poel’s hopes were shattered by a devast...

It all comes down to Tadej Pogačar vs Mathieu van der Poel at Paris–Roubaix Hauts-de-France… and history is on the line. Van der Poel is chasing the unthinkable — a fourth Paris–Roubaix in a row, something no rider has ever done. The King of the Cobbles, rewriting the limits of dominance on cycling’s most brutal stage. But standing in his way is the World Champion, Tadej Pogačar. He’s conquered Gr...

A full breakdown of the week in cycling, headlined by Tadej Pogačar’s dominant third victory in Flanders, where he outduelled Mathieu van der Poel . We also cover Remco Evenepoel’s surprise debut performance and the controversy surrounding Filippo Ganna’s fine at Dwars door Vlaanderen.

The 2026 Tour of Flanders delivered a brutal sense of déjà vu… and once again, it was Tadej Pogačar who stood above everyone else. In this episode, we break down a relentless edition of De Ronde where Pogačar didn’t just win — he dispatched Mathieu van der Poel and Remco Evenepoel with a performance that felt eerily similar to 2025. Same climbs, same pressure points, same outcome. But was it reall...

Itzulia Basque Country is back, and as always, it’s one of the most explosive and unpredictable stage races of the season. Running from April 6th–11th, this year’s edition opens with a punchy time trial in Bilbao before six relentless days of climbing, technical racing, and uphill finishes that will constantly pressure the GC. In this episode, we break down the full route and where the race will b...

What started as an April Fool’s rumour has turned into one of the most fascinating storylines of the 2026 spring classics—Remco Evenepoel is making his long-awaited Tour of Flanders debut. In this episode, we dive into why this isn’t just a publicity move. Evenepoel arrives with real pedigree in one-day racing, experience on tough terrain, and—crucially—a powerful Red Bull–BORA–hansgrohe team buil...

Defending champion Tadej Pogačar returns in 2026, chasing a place among the all-time greats. His rivalry with Mathieu van der Poel has already delivered unforgettable battles — splitting victories in 2022 and 2023, before Pogačar’s dominant move in 2025. But this year, the challengers are lining up: Wout van Aert and Mads Pedersen are ready to disrupt the script. The 2026 route returns to Bruges,...

Dwars door Vlaanderen returns in 2026, and this year’s edition feels like it carries more weight than most. Not just because it sits on the doorstep of Flanders, but because of what happened here 12 months ago. In 2025, we witnessed one of the most shocking and, frankly, embarrassing collapses from Visma | Lease a Bike. A race that looked completely under control unravelled in spectacular fashion,...

It’s been another massive week in the world of cycling, and this one had everything — dominance, drama, and no shortage of controversy. Jonas Vingegaard stamped his authority on Volta a Catalunya with a commanding performance that sent a clear message ahead of the Grand Tours. Meanwhile, over in Belgium, Mathieu van der Poel powered to victory at E3 Saxo Classic — but not without controversy, as q...

Gent-Wevelgem 2026 delivered absolute chaos. Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert tore the race apart with a brutal long-range move, looking set to decide the race between them as the peloton struggled to respond. But in a dramatic twist, the chase came back together in the final kilometres — and from the wreckage of their efforts, Jasper Philipsen emerged to take the victory in a sprint finish....

2026 is shaping up to be one of the most thrilling seasons in recent cycling history. Tadej Pogačar has already stormed to victory at the Strade Bianche and Milan–San Remo , while Jonas Vingegaard has claimed Paris–Nice and is on the verge of winning the Volta a Catalunya . In this episode, we sit down with Jens Voigt to get his take on the fiercest rivalry in modern cycling. Voigt breaks down wha...

Mathieu van der Poel punished his rivals and held off a relentless chase to claim a thrilling three-peat at the 2026 E3 Saxo Classic. We break down his decisive attacks, the valiant pursuit by Per Strand Hagenes and Florian Vermeersch, and all the key moments that shaped this cobbled classic.

Join Patrick Blake (Ow Do Cycling) and Scott (thecyclingdane) in this episode where we break down the race formerly known as Gent-Wevelgem for the 2026 edition. Now rebranded as In Flanders Fields: From Middelkerke to Wevelgem , this historic Classic enters a new era — but the prestige, chaos, and tactical brilliance remain very much intact. We dive deep into everything you need to know ahead of r...

The E3 Saxo Bank Classic returns on March 27, kicking off the heart of the cobbled classics season. Often called the “little Tour of Flanders,” this 208km race shares iconic climbs like the Paterberg and Oude Kwaremont, making it a crucial preview of the Tour of Flanders. In this episode, we break down the newly updated 2026 route, including a double ascent of the Oude Kwaremont and the introducti...

The transfer market is already heating up — and it’s only getting started. In this episode, we dive into the biggest cycling transfer rumours ahead of the 2027 season, starting with the rapidly growing buzz around Paul Seixas . Could the French super-talent really be on his way to UAE Team Emirates, or is this just another case of hype running ahead of reality? We also break down the surprising li...

Patrick Blake and Scott (thecyclingdane) dive into the race week that has just gone, unpacking one of the most chaotic and headline-filled stretches of the season so far. They start with the big one — Tadej Pogačar making history at Milan–San Remo. Was this his most complete performance yet? And what does it say about where he now stands among the all-time greats? From there, the focus shifts to T...

Tadej Pogacar fought off the previous disappointments to win his 4th out of the 5 monuments in Pro Cycling and he didn't do it without some bad luck with a crash 32km from the finish. But the Slovenian recovered and fought Tom Pidcock to win the race.

In this episode of TheCyclingDane Podcast, Scott and Patrick Blake preview the 2026 Volta a Catalunya, a race that has quickly become one of the most intriguing early-season battlegrounds in the sport. This year’s edition is defined by one major storyline: the return of Jonas Vingegaard, fresh off his victory at Paris–Nice, and ready to test his form once again in the mountains of Catalunya. But t...

The longest and most unpredictable race in cycling is back. Milan–San Remo 2026 is here, and once again the question everyone is asking is simple: can Tadej Pogačar finally crack La Primavera? Despite dominating almost every corner of the sport, San Remo has remained the one Monument that continues to resist him. Five attempts, countless attacks on the Poggio and even a brutal Cipressa assault in...

In this episode, we break down an incredible week of racing across two of the most important stage races of the early season. At Paris–Nice , Jonas Vingegaard delivers a truly dominant performance, taking control of the race in the mountains and confirming his status as one of the strongest stage racers in the world. We dive into the decisive moments that shaped the race, how Vingegaard distanced...

In this episode, we sit down with Toms Skujiņš to talk about one of the most interesting seasons of his career. The Latvian star reflects on his impressive results in 2026, including strong rides at the UCI Road World Championships and the European Road Championships, and how those performances have shaped his ambitions going forward. We also dive into his growing interest in the world of gravel r...

Tadej Pogačar sealed a fourth and record-breaking victory at Strade Bianche, further cementing his dominance on the Tuscan gravel roads. Behind him, young French talent Paul Seixas produced a stunning ride to finish second in his first ever Strade Bianche, while Isaac del Toro rounded out the podium in third. Meanwhile, big pre-race contenders Tom Pidcock and Wout van Aert were nowhere near the sh...